Brined Pacific Cod Loins from China
Boneless loins from Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) in heavy brine solution, maintaining 43.5% moisture by weight. Classed under HTS 0305.62.00.70 for salted or brined cod not dried or smoked. Ideal for further processing into fish sticks or smoked products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'salted cod in brine' with exact moisture percentage to prevent CBP reclassification
• Include fishing vessel logs and IUU (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated) certificates for cod traceability
• Watch for salt content misrepresentation; must be genuinely preserved, not just flavored